There have been numerous attempts to re-open or revamp the park. In 2008, Southern Star Amusement announced their plans to completely refurbish the park and even expand it, but in 2009 these plans were canceled.

This roller coaster was originally painted the traditional colors of Mardi Gras: purple, green, and yellow.Erik Jorgensen/Flickr

Visitors should know that SFNO is dangerous. After years of disuse, nature has run its course. There are even alligators living in the park's waterways.

Hopefully New Orleans will decide what it wants to do with the land soon, just to discourage people from putting themselves in potentially dangerous situations — trespassing is illegal and the attractions are extremely decayed.

The New Orleans Police Department has installed cameras to discourage explorers.KEG-KEG/Shutterstock

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But for now, the park stands as a testament to the long-lasting and apocalyptic impact of Hurricane Katrina on the city of New Orleans, and the entire Gulf Coast.